REVIEW: The Rolex Explorer II 216570>>>>>>>>>

[Laohu]

John, Bernhard wrote his opinion about your review which you should thank him for since it was an honest one. If you disagree, fine. But to attack him like you did was not very professional. After all a forum is all about sharing thoughts and opinions yes?

[RBLU]

I mentioned that it was good review!

Please, do not forget that you brought the Twinlock issue up, which bothered you in the old Exp!

Considering that your review of the Exp came very late anyway and the watch was discussed for a couple of months on many forums, it is fair to ask that you can include some of the concerns in your review in addition to your subjective feelings.

Many discussions such as the movement description in your recent review are very similar or identical to your older reviews such as the 2007 review of the GMTIIc.
The same for other parts such as the size comparison of the subs etc.

Therefore, the amount of "meat" in the review shrinks significantly down.

Regards,
Bernhard

[jholbrook]

I mentioned that it was good review!

Please, do not forget that you brought the Twinlock issue up, which bothered you in the old Exp!

And as stated, it doesn't bother me on the new Explorer II as it is larger.

Considering that your review of the Exp came very late anyway and the watch was discussed for a couple of months on many forums, it is fair to ask that you can include some of the concerns in your review in addition to your subjective feelings.

It's hardly "late" - the new Explorer II has only been available here in the US for a couple of months. I haven't even seen it reviewed in any of the major US trade publications.

The review has been read several thousand times at this point and your the only person who has indicated I should have included the thoughts and opinions of various online communities in my review. So I think it's more than fair to say your criticism is simply that I didn't write the review to please you and you alone.

Many discussions such as the movement description in your recent review are very similar or identical to your older reviews such as the 2007 review of the GMTIIc.
The same for other parts such as the size comparison of the subs etc.

I'm not sure if you're aware of this Bernhard, but Rolex use the same basic movement in all their non-chronograph sport watches. So it only stands to reason that a technical discussion of the movements of various sport Rolex models will sound similar.

As I said, you're welcome to your opinion. Why don't you get your camera out, get an Explorer II and write your own review the Bernhard way instead of criticizing others for writing a review which didn't cater to your own individual tastes?

[flyfisher]

Why did you post the link to you review here then, just to maximise traffic on your website? Sorry mate, but your reactions to the comments seem quite arrogant to me.

[jholbrook]

Why did you post the link to you review here then, just to maximise traffic on your website? Sorry mate, but your reactions to the comments seem quite arrogant to me.

It certainly wasn't posted to hear from those such as you who have nothing positive or even relevant to add to the discussion.

Can we please return to an actual discussion of the watch being reviewed?

[flyfisher]

It certainly wasn't posted to hear from those such as you who have nothing positive or even relevant to add to the discussion.

Can we please return to an actual discussion of the watch being reviewed?

Is there a rule on this board, that only positive comments are to be posted? If so, where can I find it?

[jholbrook]

Is there a rule on this board, that only positive comments are to be posted? If so, where can I find it?

I'll ask a second time - please focus your discussion on the actual watch, or something even remotely relevant to the discussion of the watch.

[Donluigi]

Why did you post the link to you review here then, just to maximise traffic on your website? Sorry mate, but your reactions to the comments seem quite arrogant to me.

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[jholbrook]

John, Bernhard wrote his opinion about your review which you should thank him for since it was an honest one. If you disagree, fine. But to attack him like you did was not very professional. After all a forum is all about sharing thoughts and opinions yes?

I absolutely did not attack him - not in the least. If he's got a right to express his opinion, then I certainly have a right to express mine.